The All Rookie Team

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Congratulations to B J Raji and Clay Matthews III....

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Two Packers honored

By Bob McGinn of the Journal Sentinel
Posted: Jan. 19, 2010 8:31 p.m.
Green Bay — Two members of the Green Bay Packers, linebacker Clay Matthews and defensive lineman B.J. Raji, have been named to the National Football League all-rookie team selected by Pro Football Weekly and the Professional Football Writers of America.
The Packers had three players named all-rookie in 2006. From 1988-2005, there was only one year in which they had more than one selection. That was '93, when they had two.
Matthews joined A.J. Hawk (2006), Nick Barnett (2003), Na'il Diggs (2000) and Wayne Simmons (1993) as the Packers' all-rookie linebackers in the last 20 years.
Raji joined Vonnie Holliday (1998), Alphonso Carreker (1984) and Mike Butler (1977) as the Packers' only all-rookie defensive linemen since the team originated in 1974.
Minnesota and Indianapolis, two of the four teams left in the playoffs, each had three selections to lead voting. Oakland's Matt Shaughnessy, who played at Wisconsin, was one of the four defensive linemen. The third-round draft choice had four sacks.
Bob McGinn